Retail Expansion Director: Open Stores On Time

KREWE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Group health plans

401(K) Investment Options

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Frame allowance

Paid holidays

Educational Allowance

Frame allowance

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

KREWE, a high-fashion eyewear brand, seeks a Director of Store Development & Build to lead the end-to-end execution of new retail openings from lease handoff to opening. Based in New Orleans or New York, this hands-on role collaborates with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver stores on time and on budget, without rework.

This role requires 7+ years in construction or store development, strong project management, and the ability to manage multiple builds simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction management, project management, or store development.
• Experience managing full lifecycle retail or hospitality build-outs.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and build processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.
• Proven experience managing multiple retail or hospitality build-outs from lease handoff to opening.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive timelines and resolve issues in real time.
• Deep understanding of construction processes, permitting, and municipal requirements.
• Strong budget management experience including capex tracking, invoice management, and cost control.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendors and contractors.
• Ability to execute against a high design standard and recognize when execution deviates from approved plans.
• Clear communication skills and ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive project timelines, sequencing, and execution from lease handoff through certificate of occupancy and store opening
• Manage multiple concurrent store builds end-to-end
• Identify risks early and resolve issues before they impact schedule
• Source, onboard, and manage general contractors, vendors, and trade partners
• Negotiate scopes of work and hold vendors accountable to timelines and quality
• Build and maintain a strong, reliable vendor network
• Conduct regular site visits and actively manage build progress
• Ensure all work is executed in alignment with approved design packages
• Flag and elevate any deviations from design standards
• Manage permit applications, approvals, and inspections
• Ensure all projects meet local building codes and regulatory requirements
• Resolve compliance issues that could delay project timelines
• Maintain clear and accurate project trackers, schedules, and documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with Creative, Finance, Real Estate, and Operations teams throughout each project

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Retail build-out

Budget management

Vendor management

Site supervision

Schedule optimization

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Reading drawings

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

KREWE, a high-fashion eyewear brand, seeks a Director of Store Development & Build to lead the end-to-end execution of new retail openings from lease handoff to opening. Based in New Orleans or New York, this hands-on role collaborates with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver stores on time and on budget, without rework.

This role requires 7+ years in construction or store development, strong project management, and the ability to manage multiple builds simultaneously.